Matthew 21:44
‘And whosoever shall fall on this stone shall be broken: but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder.’

DAILY READING: Matthew 22:1-22; Numbers 21; Song of Solomon 1:1-2:7

Scientists say there are times when “bad weather” becomes necessary to stimulate growth in some seeds. This is because the hard shells that cover these seeds keep out water, causing them to lie dormant on the sand for several seasons without germinating.
Therefore, there is need for the seeds to be damaged and broken by a storm so that they can absorb water that will enable them to germinate.

When heavy rains come, these little seeds are carried away in a flash flood. As they rush down the slopes carried by rainwater, they are banged against sand, gravel, and rocks. Being knocked about causes nicks and scratches in these seeds. Eventually they are dumped by the rainwater in a low area where the soil has become damp. Because of the scratches they sustained in their downhill plunge, they are now able to absorb moisture; and through the water they absorb, they are able to begin to germinate and grow.

Likewise spiritually, we need to be broken before we can grow or make progress in life.
To be broken means to come to the place where we see ourselves as truly helpless without God. It is God that works in us both to will and to do of His good pleasure, and we need Him at work in us in order to make progress in life.

Indeed, without Him we can do nothing.
Through the entrance of His Word, God works in us, empowering us to do exploits. When God’s Word enters us, we receive strength for forward movement. And we cannot absorb the water of God’s Word except we become humble and broken. As long as we think ourselves self-sufficient we remain hardened, dormant, and stagnant, without making any true progress in life.

This is why sometimes, God allows us pass through great storms so as to break us and bring us to that place of utter dependence on Him. We can only become great through God’s grace.

In 1 Corinthians 15:10 Apostle Paul says, ‘But by the grace of God I am what I am.’ Indeed, every story of greatness is rooted in God’s grace, and we connect to grace through God’s Word. The Word of God is what provides us strength and stamina for the race of life. The force of faith in the Word is what moves men forward. Therefore, you need to feed constantly on God’s Word to be empowered to fulfill your destiny. .

If you have faced stagnation or lack of growth in any area of your life this year, it is time to connect to God’s Word for a forceful turnaround of the situation. The power in the Word will push you forward and break every barrier resisting your progress. Indeed, God’s Word is able to break and crush to powder every opposition in our way.

Matthew 21:44 says, ‘And whosoever shall fall on this stone shall be broken: but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder.’ God’s Word is indeed power-packed. The Word is light that shatters all gang-ups of the powers of darkness.

John 1:5 says, ‘And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.’ And as we feed on the Word, we are feeding on the divine nature that enables us to become more like Christ and puts us in command of the supernatural.

As we begin to engage the power of God’s Word today, our desired turnaround shall be delivered to us in Jesus’ Name. Indeed, when we are empowered by the Word, we become truly unstoppable.

PRAYER
Lord, please help me to always diligently study Your Word so that I can receive strength for supernatural progress. Thank You for destroying every form of stagnation in my life. Indeed, I am moving forward in every area of my life in Jesus’ Name.

QUOTE
The study of the Word will keep shame and disgrace far from you. – WORDBITE 222